Student Feature: Carol, Senior Class
Carol is an international student from China. Read her story in her native language and in English!
你喜欢PCA的哪些特质？
老师和学生都很友好。课堂人数相对来说很少。
.你最喜欢哪一位老师？为什么？
Mr. Foley 因为他的课程很有趣，也给学生很多时间表达自己的意见。
每次在作文上的评语也帮助学生进步。
PCA的使命是：通过激励学生充分发挥出神赐给他们的潜能来欢
喜快乐地荣耀神。对此使命你有何经历？
神给予人的能力不仅仅在学习方面展现。比方说，PCA额外提供
一个剧院和美术项目，让学生有机会发现他们的艺术天赋。另
外，学生自己有一个诗歌组，会在周五唱赞美歌，也有很多学生
分享他们自己与神的经历。
对于毕业、大学及人生等方面的准备，你觉得PCA做得如何？
一天的工作量和大学的差不多，有很多课外活动可以参加，所以
学生们在四年里有更好的机会去管理他们的时间。
PCA和其它临近学校有什么不同？
因为学校相对来说比较小，学生有更多和老师沟通交流的机会。
同学之间相处友好，没有暴力行为的发生，让人很有安全感。
在PCA有哪些经历是你觉得在其它地方没办法获得的？
学生之间的互相关心。
What do you love about PCA?
We have small class sizes so it’s easier to establish a personal relationship with the teacher. If we have a problem either in life or in school, they are willing to answer/discuss it in their free time. The students are loving and caring.
Who is one of your favorite teachers? Describe why he/she is a favorite.
Mr. Foley. In his class, he provides lots of opportunities for students to express their own idea of the book. From the discussion we can get different perspectives of the book and can be more objective. Also, he is really humorous so you will never be bored.
PCA’s mission is to “Honor God joyfully by inspiring students to maximize their God-given potential.” How do you experience this mission at PCA?
During chapel, students have chances to share their experiences with God and how they are changed which is really inspiring. Also, the theatre and sports programs give students the chance to explore their interests apart from the academic field.
How do you feel that PCA is preparing you for graduation, college, and life?
The homework load is comparable to the college level. There are different activities students can participate in, both academic and athletic. With all the extracurricular activities, students have a great opportunity to learn to manage their time efficiently and organize all the tasks for different subjects.
What makes PCA different from other schools in our area?
The people at PCA are very nice and encouraging. There is less drama and it makes students feel more secure.
What opportunities do you experience at PCA that you don’t think you would have gotten to experience anywhere else?
For example, when you are having a bad day, faculty and students who you do not really know as well will come and comfort you. There is a special and strong bond in the PCA family.
Originally Posted: November 30, 2018